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New York National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Ciampolillo, the outgoing command sergeant major of the 53rd Troop Command, relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Maynard, the incoming command sergeant major, during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, May 15, 2022. A Change of Responsibility ceremony is a traditional event in the military that reinforces noncommissioned officers' authority in the Army and highlights their support to the chain of command. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna)
IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN (Jan. 5, 2017) - An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 taxis down the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. VMFA (AW) 225 is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni on a six month rotation with the Unit Deployment Program to improve operational capabilities through training in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) 170105-M-ON157-0117
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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Octavio Meza checks communication traffic during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 28, 2015. Meza is a joint terminal attack controller with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of BLT 3/1 train in harsh environments to hone their skills and improve their combat effectiveness as a unit.
Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry
DATE:November 23 1957 D:Queen Elizabeth talking with Judy Garland,after Royal Command Variety Performance /original photo
WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 1, 2015) - Sailors participate in helicopter operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released) 150601-N-YB023-046
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U.S. Army Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident Capt. (Dr.) Jenna Godwin performs an odontectomy procedure – removal of wisdom teeth – under general anesthesia. Godwin is in her third year of residency at Fort Gordon, Ga. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program focuses on the facial skeleton in addition to teeth and the oral cavity.
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (Sept. 13, 2017) - The 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade recently completed the largest Patriot modernization project ever conducted outside a U.S. depot facility. Members of the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade provide 24/7 real-time surveillance of the tactical ballistic missile threat on the Korean Peninsula. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Monik Phan) 170913-A-ZZ999-318
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined their active duty and Reserve Officer Training Corps brothers and sisters in welcoming tens of thousands of spectators to the Florida Classic, one of the nation’s largest football rivalries between two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University.
In the hours leading to the opening kickoff Nov. 19, 2016, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., the Soldiers helped members from the Army Marketing Research Group encourage BCU and FAMU fans to test their strength, endurance and mental aptitude in various interactive activities featured at the Go Army booths. The troops motivated men and women from all walks of life to set personal records for planks, pullups and pushups. They also lent a hand in several creative challenges that emphasized teamwork and critical thinking.
Many of the thousands of fans who waited for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the troops about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.
The fans’ energy, enthusiasm and camaraderie also demonstrated that the Florida Classic and the U.S. Army share common values. Their sincere interest in learning about the Army’s vision, capabilities and career opportunities exemplified how rivalries on the gridiron can shape resilient individuals who possess the character qualities to lead and mentor men and women on the battlefield.
Several Soldiers received complimentary access to the field during the game. Army Master Sgt. Shantell D. Aviles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Office of the Inspector General, 143d ESC, watched many Florida Classic football games during her childhood and teenage years. Although she and her family were no strangers to seeing the game from the stands, Aviles had never before set foot on the sidelines. With a smile never left her face, she took full advantage of the exclusive press pass to take photos with the mascots, shake hands with the drum majors, and cheer her FAMU Rattlers from the endzone.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2018) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, prepares to on load cargo during a vertical replenishment-at-sea operation between the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). John C. Stennis is underway with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 conducting routine training as well as tailored ships training availability and final evaluation problem. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Ford) 180414-N-YF227-257
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CAIRNS, Australia (Aug. 23, 2017) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicolas Villanueva, right, motor transportation operator, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, works with soldiers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army to build a hut during Indigenous Australian culture classes for Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. After the opening ceremony, the Soldiers and Marines also took part in some traditional activities such as boomerang throwing and tribal face painting to introduce those visiting from the US and China to Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos) 170823-M-ST621-348
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RAF Davidstow Moor is a former WWII Coastal Command Royal Air Force station located 2.9 miles north east of Camelford, Cornwall and 11.5 miles west of Launceston, Cornwall, UK.
The station was operational from 1942 through to December 1945.
In the early 1950s the site was used as a motor racing circuit - Davidstow Circuit. Motor racing ended in the wake of the 1955 Le Mans Disaster.
Today some microlights still use the decaying runways and taxiways.
This photograph shows a barrage balloon with associated support vehicles being flown on May 30, 1990.
Clemson University associate vice president for public safety and chief of police Greg Mullen and James Gowan, physical security coordinator for CUPD look at video feeds in the Incident Command Center during the Clemson Tigers vs. North Carolina State football game, Oct. 21, 2018. (Photo by Ken Scar)
ORLANDO, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined their active duty and Reserve Officer Training Corps brothers and sisters in welcoming tens of thousands of spectators to the Florida Classic, one of the nation’s largest football rivalries between two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University.
In the hours leading to the opening kickoff Nov. 19, 2016, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., the Soldiers helped members from the Army Marketing Research Group encourage BCU and FAMU fans to test their strength, endurance and mental aptitude in various interactive activities featured at the Go Army booths. The troops motivated men and women from all walks of life to set personal records for planks, pullups and pushups. They also lent a hand in several creative challenges that emphasized teamwork and critical thinking.
Many of the thousands of fans who waited for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the troops about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.
The fans’ energy, enthusiasm and camaraderie also demonstrated that the Florida Classic and the U.S. Army share common values. Their sincere interest in learning about the Army’s vision, capabilities and career opportunities exemplified how rivalries on the gridiron can shape resilient individuals who possess the character qualities to lead and mentor men and women on the battlefield.
Several Soldiers received complimentary access to the field during the game. Army Master Sgt. Shantell D. Aviles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Office of the Inspector General, 143d ESC, watched many Florida Classic football games during her childhood and teenage years. Although she and her family were no strangers to seeing the game from the stands, Aviles had never before set foot on the sidelines. With a smile never left her face, she took full advantage of the exclusive press pass to take photos with the mascots, shake hands with the drum majors, and cheer her FAMU Rattlers from the endzone.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
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TOKYO – When Army Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette assumed command of U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) July 8, 2015, he immediately took initiative to personally meet the troops under his command as well as key leaders from his host nation partners.
Pasquarette's tour of his area of responsibility began in earnest when he and members of his staff boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 10 from Camp Zama, Japan. Flying hundreds of feet above the congested highways at sometimes at level with Japan's sea of skyscrapers, Pasquarette acquired a bird's eye view of the American and Japanese military installations scattered among the urban jungle.
“We overflew Sagami General Depot, Yokohama North Dock and Hardy Barracks, said Milton Jackson, garrison manager at Camp Zama. “Our new commander now has clearer picture of the facilities, equipment and watercraft managed by the Army, and he can better understand where and how these individual installations interact with one another.”
According to Jackson, the USARJ primary mission comprises the rapid deployment of troops and materiel from one theater to another. As the Army's largest logistical hub in Asia, the command must maintain a streamlined sustainment system capable of moving thousands of tons of supplies and equipment via land and sea.
“Sagami Depot has rolling stock and Yokohama North Dock has watercraft,” said Jackson. “We must overcome the challenges posed by Japan's dense population centers by developing methods that rapidly move and load stock onto our watercraft so that we may better project our presence in the Pacific. Fortunately, our Japanese allies are willing to support us if a major threat or disaster called for a sudden mass movement.”
After a brief stop at Yokota Air Base to meet with Air Force Gen. John L. Dolan, commanding general, U.S. Force Japan, Pasquarette touched down near the heart of Tokyo where members of America's staunchest allies welcomed him with the pomp and circumstance befitting a general.
“On behalf of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force), welcome to Japan,” said Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff, JGSDF, to Pasquarette after the two commanders sat in a decorative conference room inside Japan's Ministry of Defense. “We look forward to continuing our dialog of bilateral coordination between our two countries as JGSDF pursues its transformation into a dynamic joint defense force.”
The dialog consisted of one-on-one conversations with not only Iwata but also Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff, Japan Self-Defense Force, and Hideshi Tokuchi, vice minister of international affairs, Japan Ministry of Defense. The four men discussed previous achievements, current operations and potential challenges facing their respective commands and presented ideas on how to strengthen interoperability among their forces through combined training exercises and expanded service member exchange programs.
“We currently have several dozen JSDF service members embedded with [U.S. military] units,” said Pasquarette. “I believe extending this program so that our Soldiers can work within the JGSDF will further enhance our partnership.”
Pasquarette also ensured his hosts that the United States Army remains committed to its allies in the Pacific despite looming force reductions and ongoing operations in Europe and the Middle East.
“The Army recently announced that it will cut the number of troops in the active component from 450,000 to about 410,000,” said Pasquarette. “This rebalance of the force has no effect on our strength and readiness in the Pacific. Our alliance is more important than ever. That's why we're keeping our best trained and best equipped Soldiers in Japan and Korea.”
After a two-hour visit that started with with a JSDF band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ended with a warm exchange of plaques and handshakes, Pasquarette and his team boarded a helicopter bound for Camp Zama.
“I have worked extensively throughout the Pacific during my Army career,” said the former armor officer and chief of staff of U.S. Army Pacific. “The JSDF consists of some of the world's most capable and professional men and women in uniform. I look forward to building stronger relationships with them and become a valuable partner in its transformation."
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
BASILAN, Philippines (Oct. 28, 2009) - U.S. Army Capt. Charlie Claypool, team leader for Civil Affairs team 735, and assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P), assists Armed Forces of the Philippines Rear Adm. Alexander P. Pama, commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao and Brig. Gen. Eugenio N. Clemen, commander 1st Marine Brigade, in a ground-breaking ceremony for the Tipo-Tipo-Sungkayot-Matata road construction project in the Barangay Bohe Pahu. The AFP's 1st Naval Construction Brigade is building the bridge with materials provided by JSOTF-P. The road will facilitate access to Basilan's southeast coastline, enabling residents to relocate to the south and transport goods and services. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Theresa Donnelly)
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 6, 2016) - Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Handling) chain down and secure an AV-8B Harrier II to the portside aircraft elevator aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) team are currently transiting the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian Caracci/Released) 160306-N-GV721-022
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 27, 2016) - Petty Officer 2nd Class Cedrik Martinez deploys from a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, during search and rescue swimmer training in the South China Sea. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 is attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), which is on a regularly scheduled patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Kofonow/Released) 160427-N-CZ848-028
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Seen above the International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln, two of the RAF Red Arrows are performing training for a display flight. Or perhaps this is the pilots' way of signalling they want a McDonalds?
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SEOUL, South Korea (Mar. 27, 2015) - U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, second from left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with South Korean senior military leadership after an honor ceremony at the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff headquarters. (Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Hinton) 150326-D-KC128-188
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CORAL SEA (Sept. 7, 2017) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cosmo Walrath/Released) 170907-N-DC385-414
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On March 6, 2017, FDNY launched its first ever tethered drone to respond to a fire in a 6-story building on Crotona Park North in the Bronx.
The $85,000 FDNY tethered drone weighs 8 pounds and incorporates both a high-definition camera and infrared camera. These capabilities allow the drone to transmit live images of a fire operation to the Chief in charge of the incident. The drone’s camera allows Chiefs at the command post to see where Firefighters are operating on the roof of a building and to make decisions to help suppress the fire and keep FDNY members safe. The image is fed directly to the Incident Commander and is also shared with senior decision makers in the Fire Department through the FDNY Operations Center.
"We deployed the drone for the first time in support of a 4th alarm fire in the Bronx,” says FDNY Director of FDNY Operations Center, Timothy Herlocker. “We were able to get a good view of the roof, which allowed the Incident Commander on the ground to view the Firefighters as they were conducting roof operations, venting the roof and putting water on the fire."
“This fire was helped by our drone, said Deputy Assistant Chief Dan Donoghue, the incident commander at the 4th alarm fire. “The roof started to fail and we had a lot of great radio reports but that’s only verbal, so with the drone we had good visual pictures and it really helped us make decisions to put this fire out and keep our members safe.”
The FDNY drone is tethered using a small cable that carries electricity up to the device, which gives the drone an unlimited flight time. The drone can stay aloft for as long as necessary to keep an aerial view on the target. All controls, data, and power transmit back and forth through the tether preventing interference with radio frequency signals. The drone is piloted by specially trained FDNY Firefighters from the Department’s Command Tactical Unit. The Department currently has three drones in its fleet to deploy as needed.
“This new technology is going to make a positive impact in our fire operations,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “The drone’s camera gives our Chiefs a view they never had before. It’s an important tool that will make our members, and the people we protect, even safer.”
FDNY works closely with the FAA to ensure the drone operates safely and adheres to all rules and policies regarding airspace in New York City. The Fire Department Operations Center contacts the FAA prior to flying the drone for permission to deploy at night, or into FAA Class B Air Space - the FAA’s most restricted air space. Approval takes approximately ten minutes and takes place while the drone and its operators are responding to a fire.
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U.S. Army photo by David Ruderman, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
Commander of the Kenyan Army, Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki, met with U.S. Army Africa leaders and toured the command’s headquarters in Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 23-25.
In addition to meeting with U.S. Army Africa Commander, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, Mwaniki delivered a presentation on border security issues affecting Kenya and toured some of the installation’s skills training facilities and Battle Command Training Center.
The Kenyan general said he was impressed by the sophisticated training and the working relationships he observed among American soldiers and their leaders.
“I think the relationship between the command and the staff, for example [between the sergeant major and the staff, is a very good example,” he said. “That is one of the highlights that I can pick straight away. That shows you it will be a successful command,” he said.
CSM Hu Rhodes, command sergeants major, USARAF, said visits like this put a personal face to a professional relationship. The command relationship endures changes in personnel; however, a familiar face can make things easier at times.
“All three of the Officers that visited were great, but, in particular, the General was impressive in each opportunity I had to spend time with him,” Rhodes said. “He is a studied leader that readily shares his experiences. I learned a lot, took a lot of notes, and look forward to meeting his NCO's in the near future.”
Mwaniki thinks the military profession is about survival, securing the nation and, in doing so, saving lives.
“That is the bottom line of our profession, therefore, we must be perfect in the task we undertake to secure the nation — there’s no substitute for that,” he said. “You must have the passion to love what you do — it must be in your genes; it must be in you.”
Mwaniki’s visit to Vicenza is another building block in an evolving relationship between the Kenyan Army and U.S. Army Africa, and we need to sustain this relationship.
“There’s really a relationship now between the U.S. and Africa,” he said. “Visits by [Major General] Hogg [to Kenya] and my visit here we are able to share our thoughts that ensure not only that [our] relationship is enhanced, but that we understand each other,” the Kenyan commander said emphatically.
Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg, commander, USARAF, said the beauty about having the chief of the Kenyan Army visiting us here in Vicenza is absolutely dramatic.
“He’s very personable and brand new to the job -- we had an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and issues in Eastern Africa,” Hogg said. “We also talked about potential training, missions, exercises, and of course he had the opportunity to come see how U.S. Army Africa operates on a daily basis and see some of our training devises that we use for our Soldiers here,” the USARAF commander said.
Mwaniki stressed that communication is critical — it makes you understand the other person.
“We want to get as much as possible, to ensure that we secure and make Africa a better place,” Mwaniki said. “Ultimately our problems will be solved by us, but the expediencies of the U.S. in other areas will allow us to solve our problems, and we thank them,” he said.
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Le groupe aéronaval (GAN) constitué autour du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle est déployé en mer Méditerranée centrale et orientale, puis en Atlantique et mer du Nord de janvier à avril 2020 dans le cadre de la mission Foch. Le GAN est constitué en Task Force 473 (TF 473), placée sous le commandement du contre-amiral (CA) Marc Aussedat. Baptisé Foch ce déploiement opérationnel de la TF 473 inclut une participation à l'opération Inherent Resolve / Chammal en Méditerranée.
A l'occasion de son passage en Atlantique, il participe à plusieurs entraînements de grande envergure en interaction avec d'autres groupes aéronavals alliés. Cette mission marque l’engagement de la France au profit de la sécurité de l’Europe et de la stabilité de ses approches, en déployant dans ces eaux stratégiques une force navale combinant des capacités interarmées et interalliés de surveillance, de protection, de projection et d’intervention.
Le dimanche 22 mars 2020 en mer du Nord, le Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) composé de la frégate Otto Sverdrup norvégienne, du navire de soutien et de commandement multi-missions Absalon danois et du pétrolier ravitailleur Rhön allemand, a rejoint la Task Force 473 composée du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, de la frégate de défense aérienne Chevalier Paul, de la frégate multi-missions Bretagne, de la frégate anti-sous-marine La Motte-Picquet, du pétrolier ravitailleur Somme et des frégates Lübeck (Allemagne), Léopold Ier (Belgique) et Blas de Lezo (Espagne), Corte Real (Portugal).
The Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), consisting of the frigate Otto Sverdrup (NOR), flagship , the multi-mission command and support ship Absalon (DNK) and the tanker Rhön (GER), has joined Task Force 473 consisting of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, the air defence frigate Chevalier Paul, the multi-mission frigate Bretagne, the anti-submarine frigate La Motte-Picquet, the tanker tanker Somme and the frigates Lübeck (Germany), Léopold I (Belgium) and Blas de Lezo (Spain), Corte Real (Portugal). Feb. 22 March 2020.
PHOTO by FRAN J.Vacelet (French Navy)
"The Spirit of Benovia"
"The Spirit of Enterprise"
JM AIR LLC
Sn 7313/ U.S.A.A.F. Serial 42-47371
N943DJ
Military History:
Flown locally by Air Transport Command, Santa Monica, CA throughout the month of July 1942.
Transferred to the South Atlantic Wing ATC at Morrison Field, West Palm Beach, FL from Pacific Wing at Hamilton, CA.
Left U.S. August 4, 1942 and the custody of the Caribbean Wing ATC to the custody of the 1st Ferry Group of the 10th AF. Arrived Karachi, India August 10, 1942.
Transferred to Royal Air Force custody September 10, 1942 (?) and assigned to 117 Sq. with the flash # of FJ 712.
Returned to U.S.A.A.F. custody December 26, 1942 and probably assigned to the 1st Troop Carrier Squadron of the 10th Air Force.
Sold December 21, 1945 at Dhub, India.
Civilian History:
Purchased by the Central Air Transport Corp. (CATC), Beijing February 5, 1946.
Sold to Civil Air Transport (CAT) Taipei, Taiwan December 19, 1949 and transferred to Hong Kong registered as N8336C. CAT was renamed Air Asia Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Air America.
Registered as N1794B at owner's request July 22, 1953.
Sold to TEMCO Aircraft Corp. Dallas, TX December 9, 1953 and registered as N67K.
Re-registered as N47L on January 12, 1954.
Sold to Union Chemical & Materials Corp., Dallas, TX May 22, 1958. (This company later merged with Vulcan Materials Corp., Birmingham, AL).
Sold to Southern Airways Co., Atlanta, GA June 22, 1958 and re-registered as N147M.
Sold to The Mead Corp., Dayton, OH on July 23, 1962.
Sold to Ohio Aviation Co., Vandalia, OH on 18 April 1969, who in turn sold the aircraft to Tecumseh Products, Tecumseh, MI.
Donated to the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum December 3, 1982. Re-designated as a DC-3A-SIC3G.
Purchased by Warren Basler October 18, 1993 through a trade agreement for a Douglas C-47 military airplane.
Used in the production of Warner Brothers 1994 film "Richie Rich."
Began private ownership service July 5, 1999 as "The Spirit of Enterprise" Donald G. Jones, Fond du Lac, WI. Re-registered as N943DJ.
Preparation underway for flight around the world in 2000.
Specifications:
Powerplants: 2 Pratt & Whitney 1830-94 1350 H.P. each
Max Speed: 200 Kts.
Cruise Speed: 170 Kts.
Range: 1790 Miles
Crew: 2 Passenger
Seating: (14)
Length: 64 ft. 6 in.
Span: 95 ft. Gross
Weight: 26,900 lb
LOMBOK STRAITS (Aug. 4, 2016) - Ens. Ryan Deltoro, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), greets Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) Sailors aboard Spruance during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2016. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill) 160804-N-SU278-220
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Hogg takes command of U.S. Army Africa
10 June 2010 - By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs
VICENZA, Italy – During a ceremony today at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.
Gen. William E. Ward, commanding general of U.S. Africa Command presided over the ceremony, which signaled the departure of outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III.
Hogg, who recently served as deputy commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, said he is delighted to become part of the Vicenza military community.
“After 29 years of service and six overseas assignments to include Germany, Panama and Belgium, this is our first opportunity to be in Italy,” Hogg said. “We are absolutely thrilled to be here.”
Hogg said he is excited to be a part of U.S. Army Africa, the Army's newest service component command, challenged with developing relationships with land forces in Africa and supporting U.S. Army efforts on the African continent.
Ward reminded the crowd that U.S. Army Africa has accomplished some great things since Dec. 2008, when it began its transformation to becoming the Army service component command for U.S. Africa Command.
“In that short time, the command has formed, grown, and matured into an active and effective outfit and has established strong strategic relationships with the ground forces in Africa,” Ward said. “U.S. Army Africa not only succeeded, they excelled. In fact, they thrived on the opportunities they were given.”
Garrett took command of the Southern European Task Force in 2008. He commanded SETAF throughout its transformation to U.S. Army Africa. Garrett now heads to Iraq, where he will serve as the chief of staff, U.S. Forces Iraq.
“We look forward to building upon the systems that Maj. Gen. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett have developed,” Hogg said. “We are truly thankful for the warm welcome that we have received from the community and, especially, the Garretts.”
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2012) – An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 lands aboard the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participating in its Composite Training Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Ryan J. Mayes)
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 15, 2015) - Sailors fight a simulated fire in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a general quarters drill. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric S. Brann/Released) 150415-XO220-010
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Command Sergeant Major Bradley J. Houston (L), senior enlisted advisor of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers speaks with Command Sgt. Maj. John Brennan, senior enlisted advisor for Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment
in Ramnicu Valcea, Romania July 16, 2017 during Saber Guardian 17. The mission for the 2CR engineers was to assist the engineers of the Romanian Land Forces in route and bridge slip repair during a night opposed tactical river crossing over the Olt River.
(Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bunn, 2d Cavalry Regiment, Public Affairs)
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (May 20, 2014) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Miller, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., repairs a vent on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-1. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a multi-service, multi-national training exercise that enables combat units to sharpen their skills in multiple scenarios over a two-week period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos)
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FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia (Aug. 3, 2013) - Paratroopers with the Mongolian Armed Forces drop into the landing zone during the opening ceremony for exercise Khaan Quest 2013. Approximately 1,000 service members from 13 different nations are participating in Khaan Quest 2013, which consists of a command post exercise and field training exercise at Five Hills Training Area, both focusing on peacekeeping and stability operations. Mongolian and U.S. armed forces, along with other regional partners, will also participate in Engineering Civic Action Program projects, as well as Cooperative Health Engagement events in Ulaanbaatar, enhancing joint Mongolian-U.S. medical and engineering capabilities and providing outreach to underserved communities. (Photo by Photo By: Sgt. Ben Eberle)
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A member of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Para-Commandos parachute demonstration team flies in the US Marine Corps flag at the 2016 Oregon International Air Show held August 5-7, 2016, in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Change of Command Ceremony, Moron Air Base, Spain 1964. Note that the Spanish Base Commander is also present (facing front left). Although you cannot see me, I am carrying the US Air Force Flag in this photo.
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3 December 2012, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Milley relinquished command of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) to Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend. Lt. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, was the officiating Officer for the ceremony.
TSUGARU STRAIT, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) transits the Tsugaru Strait. Benfold is currently underway in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sara B. Sexton) 160204-N-EM227-165
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